Soul deep blues song

Fluttered into her heart

On Iridescent wings.

Cause Mama had, Daddy had

Relatives with crust of bread

Wore the fragrance of accepted

Abuse in your hair to

Attract butterflies

Cause Mama had, Daddy had

Relatives with crusts of bread

Leave needle tracks of don’t deserve

Along strong arms that

Reach for the wrong love.

Cause Mama had, Daddy had

Relatives with crusts of bread

Served love at the crowded table,

Chrysalis dormant

Awaits a distinct song.

Cause Mama had; Daddy held

Crusts of bread

Swallowed too much

Strange fruit